Khalil Mack receives a fully guaranteed contract from Raiders

Khalil Mack holds up a jersey after being selected as the number five overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Oakland Raiders at Radio City Music Hall. (Adam Hunger – USA TODAY Sports)

Last year’s fifth overall pick, Detroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah, also agreed to a fully guaranteed contract. Mack will receive approximately $82,500 more than Ansah over the length of their contracts.

Mack, who was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, tied a FBS record with 75 career tackles for loss. Mack set an NCAA record with 16 forced fumbles. Mack was also the recipient of the Jack Lambert Award as the nation’s top linebacker.

The Raiders will build their veteran-laden defense around Mack. He and second-year linebacker Sio Moore will provide flexibility within the scheme due to their abilities to rush the passer and drop into coverage. Mack can play outside linebacker, inside linebacker or put his hand in the dirt as a defensive end.